Logical thinking. logical thinking is a process which involves steps. In general, logical thinking involves checking the components of the argument and making connections between them, which is what we call reasoning. The four major steps of logical thinking are one, asking the right questions to organizing data, three, evaluating the information and for drawing conclusions. In this module, we will analyze these basic steps. ask the right questions.
The first step in logical thinking should begin with asking the right questions based on the components of critical thinking, the logical thinker should begin reasoning by asking many questions. An important question to ask is, what are the premises? If we are confused about the premises, we may make mistakes further down the line in the logic process. We should distinguish between whether the statement is a fact or a value, what should or ought to be the case, and be alert to not confuse the two. Finally, we should check to see if any premises or vital information is missing. A key point to remember is that no conclusion can be made without premises.
Organize the data. organizing data is the second step in the logic process. Once we know the premises, we can begin to organize the data. We can organize the information by making connections. An effective method of organizing data includes breaking up the information and diagramming or laying out the premises. Tree diagrams are helpful because they graphically show the connections.
For instance, we can use tree diagrams such as this one Evaluate the information. After organizing the information, the logical thinker can proceed with evaluating it. evaluating information involves determining whether the information is valid. Conclusions cannot be made until a distinction is made between truth and validity. People often have trouble separating what is valid from what is true because of their ingrained beliefs. Belief bias occurs when an individual's belief system interferes with their ability to come to a logical conclusion.
Confirmation bias is the tendency to use information to support your hypothesis about a problem. draw conclusions. Once the data has been collected, organized and evaluated, we can then draw conclusions required Call that inductive reasoning conclusions are inferred based on valid premises. In inductive reasoning, we use observations to draw conclusions or hypothesis. interferences naturally flow from the evidence. In making inferences, the logical thinkers should be certain not to draw more or less than what is implied.
Instead, infer only what the data implies. check to ensure inferences are consistent. Identify underlying assumptions